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Focal
Shape 65
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Near-field studio monitors suggestions
i was in the same boat last year and went with the KH 120s - they're insanely detailed for the size. since you've got room in the budget i'd also check out the Focal Shape 65 or the HEDD Type 07. both give you a different flavor to compare against. having two pairs to reference helped me dial in mix
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/mixingmastering
March 19, 2026 9:41 AM
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Near-field studio monitors suggestions
Love my Focal Shape 65 and can really recommend them. Using them since their release 2017 and initially the idea was to use them as a second pair to my Genelec 8040. Turned out the Focals became my primary work horse after few days and after that the Genelecs weren't used at all. Gave the Genelecs t
...tarsonis999 in r/mixingmastering
March 19, 2026 8:39 PM
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EQing Monitor Speakers vs Standard PC Speakers
Sounds like you expect studio monitors to sound somehow worse than hifi speakers. I have no idea why though. All my sounds (DAW, Spotify, YouTube, TV, PS5, etc) come through Focal Shape 65 studio monitors. I’d be absolutely devastated if I had to use any kind of hifi speaker for any purpose. If you
...mistrelwood in r/homestudios
December 26, 2025 7:16 PM
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